Johnny Pesky: Red Sox Shortstop and Namesake of Pesky's Pole Dies at 92

Johnny Pesky was an American baseball shortstop and coach. Born John Paveskovich on September 27, 1919, in Portland, Oregon, he signed with the Boston Red Sox.

He had over 200 hits in each of his first three seasons, from 1942 to 1948 with time out for service in World War II. He spent most of his career in Boston as a player, coach, manager and broadcaster. Fenway Park's right-field foul pole is named Pesky's Pole.

The Red Sox retired his number 6 in 2008. Pesky died in Danvers, Massachusetts, on August 13, 2012, at age 92.

Achievements: Number retired by the Red Sox (2008), Pesky's Pole.

Birth: September 27, 1919 - Portland, Oregon.

Profession: Baseball player.

Interesting Facts: He spent about 60 years with the Red Sox.